Why is chess always taken so seriously? It can be funny and highly entertaining! In this series, IM Kostya Kavutskiy shows you the funny side of chess Try The Challenges! Not what you were looking for? Back to the video guide. Nakamura T...
Sam Shankland was the surprise winner of the 2018 U.S. chess championship. In this video series, GM Sam Shankland walks you through each of his six wins on the way to his victory, ahead of the "big three," Caruana, Nakamura, and Wesley So. Not w...
Chess is much more than attack and defense. Psychology is an integral element of chess. To win a game, tournament, or match, one needs to be strong not only in chess but in the psychological sense as well. Every chess player can recall moments whe...
How do you respond to 1.e4? Have you ever tried the Philidor Defense? GM Ben Finegold explores the main lines and sidelines of this lesser-used opening! He will load you up with all the key lines and ideas you need to know, as well as possib...
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk presents the most spectacular moments, instructive endgames, and amazing miniatures of the 2017 Women´s World Championship. This series is both instructive and entertaining. Not what you were looking for? Back...
This is a quick guide to a video series by IM Keaton Kiewra. This series shows ideas that white can use in the Trompowsky Attack. Learn how to play this creative and bold opening without getting bogged down in too much theory. Skip Ahead To The ...
Nothing draws a great crowd like great competition. And nothing draws greater competition than the PRO Chess League. 2018's version of the PRO Chess League was no exception. IM Keaton Kiewra shows the highlights of the 2018 event. Not what yo...
In this video series, GM Aman Hambleton is trying to educate us on all the fundamentals of bullet chess. He will cover everything from opening traps to the fastest way of delivering checkmate. Rookies to bullet chess will find this course just ...
If you're looking for crazy games between the world's top players, you might have to look at the "old school" to find the best ones. In this series, GM Simon Williams shows you crazy games from the past. Try the Challenges! Not what you were lo...
Get ready to learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Grunfeld Defense! IM Valeri "Tiger" Lilov reviews the main lines of this dynamic opening. Not what you were looking for? Back to the video guide. Introduction Get read...
What was the very best chess game of the year 2018? GM Simon Williams takes you on a tour of the most spectacular chess battles of 2018. Not what you were looking for? Back to the video guide. Paravyan vs Golub What was the very best ches...
GM Simon Williams is back with a new series on the most memorable games ever played. If you've never seen these games, you're in for a treat. Try The Challenges! Not what you were looking for? Go back to the video guide. The Immortal G...
In 2018, IM Nazi Paikidze doubled up, winning her second 2018 U.S. Women's Championship! In this series, you can explore all of her victories at this tournament. Throughout the series, Nazi analyzes and reflects on her own games and gives you...
With a majority of pieces removed from the board, does the calculation in an endgame become minimal? No! At one time or another, you may have found yourself on the losing side of a won endgame. Perhaps you've also been fortunate enough t...
What happens when the almighty engine leads you astray? In this series, GM Simon Williams examines the missteps of our silicon chess masters. Enjoy! Try The Challenges! Not what you were looking for? Back to the video guide. The Simple...
When selecting your opening repertoire as a beginner, you have to choose lines you like to play. IM Valeri "Tiger" Lilov helps you with this video series to find openings that suit your playing style. Not what you were looking for? Back t...
Next to becoming the world champion, grandmaster is the ultimate summit for the competitive chess player. Out of the millions of chess players around the world, a little over 1500 current chess players have reached the height of grandmaster! ...
Over 20 years ago, World Champion Garry Kasparov took on IBM and the super-computer Deep Blue in the ultimate battle of man versus machine. This was a monumental moment in chess history and was followed closely around the world. This match ap...
Grab your popcorn for this article! We are going to take a look at chess in the movies. Chess fans everywhere have their favorite chess movies. Here are our top seven picks. Make sure to share your favorite chess films in the comments! Searchi...
The Chess.com community represents all ages, nations, language groups, and perspectives. Every day, creators make amazing content on our platform. We are thrilled to see concepts and content brought to life by the community! We want to make...
Chess is played everyday around the world and brings people of different cultures and backgrounds together. Let's take a look at the top 10 benefits of learning and playing chess! Brings People Together Teaches You How To Win And Lose Hel...
Chess tricks and traps have always caught the imagination and appreciation of chess fans as long as chess has been played. A nice trap shows tactical ideas, combinations, and fascinating concepts that capture our attention and stand the test of ti...
Chess is a rich game, dating back over a millennia. On Chess.com alone, over 2,000,000,000 games have been played! Which games are the very best ever played? No one can answer that conclusively, but we are going to give you Chess.com's opinion. ...
Want a quick way to share your favorite chess games with friends online? Why not try a chess GIF? Making GIFs of your favorite chess games is now easy with Chess.com's GIF Maker! Here's how to use it: 1. Copy a PGN from your favorite chess w...
